Stockpile, April 16 Published April 16, 2007 By Susan Burritt Nucleus Journalist KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico -- Eat, Drink & Be Merry Sunday Brunch On the first Sunday of each month the Mountain View Club offers a Champagne/Mimosa Brunch with a wide variety of fresh breakfast items and entree items. Call 846-5165 for more information. Golf Course Snack Bar The Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course snack bar is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Building 28054. Menu includes: · Monday - soup and grilled cheese · Tuesday - carne burrito with fries · Wednesday - Mongolian BBQ · Thursday - taco salad · Friday - fish and shrimp For more information, call the snack bar at 846-1169. Lunch at Kirtland Lanes · Monday - lasagna or meatball sub · Tuesday - taco, taco salad or tostadas · Wednesday - fried chicken or chicken fried steak · Thursday - chicken enchiladas or beef burrito · Friday - steak or steak sandwich. Kirtland Idol The preliminaries began on March 30 and the last preliminary will be April 20 in the Mountain View Club. After the preliminaries, the final competition will be April 27. Whether performing or watching everyone will have a great time. For more details on entering as a contestant call 846-0113. Report of survey reminder Reports of Survey must be initiated within 15 days of the loss, damage or destruction of government property being discovered per AFMAN 23-220, Chapter 5 and KAFB Sup 1. Additional guidelines for determining when a ROS is required are dictated by AFMAN 23-220, Chapter 3. Contact James West at 846-6557 or james.west2@kirtland.af.mil for specific processing instructions. Clubs Club Membership Stop by the Mountain View Club anytime and sign up for membership, 846-5165 or apply by calling 888-871-5608. KOSC April Bingo BBQ Kirtland Officers' Spouses' Club Summer Fun Bingo will be April 24 at the Mountain View Club. Put on your favorite summer outfit and come enjoy a "summer" night out. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., BBQ served at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $12 for members and $14 for nonmembers. To RSVP call 298-2843 by noon Thursday. For a list of upcoming KOSC events go to the Web site at www.kirtlandosc.com/. Airman & Family Readiness Center Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 846-0741 for more information or to sign up for any of the programs listed below. Predeployment Briefings Available on a walk-in basis at the Airman and Family Readiness Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., or by appointment for special needs. Family members are encouraged to attend and to sign up for the Hearts Apart Program. Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Beginning Welding Mondays from 5-9 p.m. The cost is $25 a student. Requires at least three students and a max of five students for class to commence. Call 846-1104. Beat the Heat Now is the time to service your air conditioner at the auto hobby shop. A team of mechanics can help or you can do it yourself. Available for use: 16 bay facility, motorcycle lifts, minor repair service and a four bay self-service car wash. Arts and Crafts Classes Classes are held at the arts and crafts center on the southeast corner of Wyoming and F Avenue. Call the arts and craft center at 853-3004 to reserve your spot. Opportunities Air Force Reserve Your active-duty experience can pay off in the Reserve. Earn retirement credit and still receive the benefits of being in the military. Call 846-0544. Child Care Program The family child care program is seeking new providers. For information call 846-1802. Field Day Volunteers Needed Wherry Elementary School will be holding field days May 15 and 17, 8:30-11:15 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Volunteers will monitor students in outside games. Call Melissa Quesenberry at 268-2434 or e-mail masonaddi@hotmail.com. Contractor's Expo A Contractor's Expo will be held on May 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Phillips Space Conference Center at the Air Force Research Laboratory, building 201. There will be door prizes and a complimentary lunch. Call Stephanie Flanagan at 828-0574 or Joan Fulkerson 846-4919. Miscellaneous Need Tickets? Contact Information Tickets and Travel for available tickets and pricing. ITT is located in the consolidated facility or you can call 846-2924. Thunderbird Basketball tickets available. Fun zone $6, bonus zone $11.50 and box seats $17. Sandia Peak Tramway tickets are $10 for adults and children. All tramway passes are date specific. ITT has discounted prices on Sea World, Legoland, Medieval Times, San Diego Zoo, hotels and much more. All ticket sales are final. Thrift Shop The shop is located on the corner of F Street and Texas Street. Hours are Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The thrift shop is closed on Tuesdays and all federal holidays. For information or to volunteer call 853-6927 or e-mail Kirtland.thriftshop@kirtland.af.mil. Call the thrift shop for details about consignments. Airmen Assistance Program The KOSC Thrift Shop offers assistance for Airmen ranked E-4 or below and their families. Ask your commander or first sergeant to send an e-mail to Kirtland.thriftshop@kirtland.af.mil. Learn To Fly The Kirtland Flight Training Center offers ground and flight instruction programs for private, commercial and instrument ratings as well as certified flight instructor. Education CCAF Graduation The Community College of the Air Force graduation will be held on May 8 at 2 p.m. in the Mountain View Club. If you have not been contacted and would like to participate in the ceremony, call 846-1730. Reception and buffet will follow the graduation ceremony. Kindergarten Registration Sandia Base Elementary kindergarten registration for 2007-08 will be April 23-27 from 9-11 a.m. in the school's library. First, check in at the school's office. Students must be 5 years old before Sept. 1. Bring the following: birth certificate, current shot records, emergency contact information and proof of residency such as a lease contract, utility bill or military housing orders. Out-of -district kindergarten students must have their approved transfers in order to register. ROTC scholarship briefing for high school students Representatives from the Air Force ROTC Detachment 510 at The University of New Mexico will be here to hold a scholarship briefing for high school students and their parents at the Rio Grande Conference Center, April 25, 6 p.m. A light dinner will be provided. Seating is limited. To sign up or for more information call 277-4502. Family Advocacy April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. · April 25, Safety Fair, Boys and Girls Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon. · April 30, Car Seat Clinic, Commissary parking lot, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This year's theme is child safety, with a focus on safety in and around cars. Children/Parents Parents' Night Out The next parents night out will be April 20 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Gibson Child Development Center. Call the center at 846-1103 or Maxwell Child Development Center at 853-5521 for reservations. Return Home Care Program Receive 16 hours of free child care per child for children ages 12 and under, when returning home after 30 days or more in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism; must use within 30 days of return. Call 846-1802. New parent Support Program The 377th Medical Group holds an OB presentation on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from 1-4 p.m. in the dental clinic conference room. Call Christie Krisinger at 846-6743 or 846-6653. Youth Employment Skills The YES Program is a way for high school students to earn money for college and gain career experience while volunteering. Contact the youth center at 846-1829. Child/Parent Play Groups Family Advocacy sponsors two playgroups weekly. Wednesdays the group meets from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the youth center and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Maxwell Child Development Center. Call 846-0139. Blood Drives United Blood Services Blood drives for the Kirtland community are in the bloodmobile: · April 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., bloodmobile in front of Building 1 by VA Hospital · April 24, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandia Labs at Motorpool · April 24, 7-10 DOE National Training Center in E Street Parking Area · May 1, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandia Labs in parking lot at Bldg. 823, Steve Schiff Auditorium · May 3, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandia Labs at Building 800 · May 8, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandia Labs at Motorpool Certification Workshop Primary Group Exercise Certification April 28, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. -- At the East Fitness Center POC Tech. Sgt. Bob Herring: 846-5110 For group exercise instructors who are prepared to take the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Primary Group Exercise Certification exam, this course is a review of AFAA's Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science, exercise evaluation and exam criteria. The program format includes practical application of group exercise, study guide overview and question and answer sessions. The day concludes with written and practical exams. The workshop fee is $289 and does not include study materials. To register call 800-990-2118 or visit www.afaa.com. Learn To Fly Have you always wanted to learn how to fly? The Kirtland Flight Training Center offers ground and flight instruction programs to help you earn your private, commercial and instrument ratings. The Aero Club is open to everyone military and civilian. Call 846-1072.